Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 3/18/2024

Puna Rising Ohana (“we,” “us,” “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or engage with our website www.PunaRising.com (the “Site”), including when you donate, sign up for updates, or participate in programs.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We collect two primary types of information:

A. Device Information

When you browse our Site, we automatically collect:

  • Your web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies
  • Pages viewed, referring websites, and browsing behavior
    We collect Device Information using:
  • Cookies: Data files stored on your device (see www.allaboutcookies.org)
  • Log files: Record IP address, browser type, timestamps
  • Web beacons/tags/pixels: Measure engagement and user activity

B. Form or Donation Information

When you make a donation, register for an event, or sign up:

  • Name, email, phone number
  • Billing/shipping address (if applicable)
  • Payment details (credit card or other methods)
  • Donation amount and history

We refer to this as “Personal Information.”

2. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use the information to:

  • Process donations and provide tax receipts
  • Communicate about programs, events, and updates
  • Maintain our donor and volunteer records
  • Improve and analyze website performance (via analytics tools)
  • Comply with legal obligations or enforce our policies

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Sharing Your Information

We only share your data with trusted third-party services that help us operate:

  • Donor processing platforms (e.g., PayPal, Stripe)
  • Email and communication services (e.g., Mailchimp)
  • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

We may also disclose information when required by law (e.g., IRS reporting, subpoenas).

For more on how Google uses data:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
To opt out of Google Analytics:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

4. Behavioral Advertising (If Applicable)

We may use information to display relevant messages (ads or program reminders) via platforms like Facebook or Google. You can opt out:

5. Do Not Track

We do not alter our data practices when we receive a “Do Not Track” signal from your browser.

6. Your Rights

If you reside in a jurisdiction with data protection laws (e.g., Europe under GDPR):

  • You may request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
  • We will comply unless we are required by law to retain records (e.g., for IRS compliance).

To make a request, contact [email protected]

7. Data Retention

We retain your information:

  • For as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose it was collected
  • As required for financial or legal obligations (e.g., IRS audits)
    You may request deletion of your data unless retention is legally required.

8. Children’s Information

This site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The effective date will be updated at the top of the page.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Mail: Puna Rising Ohana
13-872 Malama St.
Pāhoa, HI 96778
United States